Temporary Nonexempt

Assist Nematology staff with research projects and lab maintenance and upkeep. 

Duties
may include, but are not limited to: soil sampling, soil mixing, processing soil and plant
samples, cleaning, greenhouse watering and cleaning, weeding field plots, counting
nematode eggs and/ or cysts, preparing containers, and seed germination.

Required
High School Graduate or equivalent
Preferred 
Microscope experience, ability to understand and perform basic math (addition/subtraction, multiplication, percentages), ability to follow written instructions as provided in experimental protocols, good communication skills, positive attitude. Position may require prolonged sitting or standing and light to moderate lifting (25#)

Pay Range: $17.50 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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